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As the Sirian Confederacy is born, civilization loses ground. Can rookie U.F. Marshal Nick Walker really make a difference? Or will he be buried under the weight of political upheaval, like the man he was sent to replace?
We look forward to it.
My ebook is titled Doodling
It's a comic fantasy about a man who falls off the world and the odd adventures that then befall him - a bit Douglas Adams meets Lewis Carroll with a bit of Gulliver's Travels thrown in.
Available at Amazon and Smashwords.
Evil magicians, brewing rebellion, a young girl embroiled in a love triangle, adorable dogs, and a really nasty-tempered employer. It's all in there!
If you'd like to read a sample chapter, please visit my website
So I'm offering free downloads of the title from SmashWords. Just enter the coupon code "UB62B" to download the work for free. There are many eBook formats available. The offer is good through May 5th.
This is a collection of short fantastical tales set in modern Bangkok. I think there is something strange contained within for everybody...
Many thanks to readers who are curious about new writers!
A race of aliens flee their doomed planet over 100 light years from Earth, looking for a new world to subjugate.
What happens when the two groups collide?
[I think I got this one in just under the limit.]
So hot off the virtual press, it's still smoking like a good ol' six-gun...
'The Wish & the Will: Book 1 - Sundancer's Regret'
In the solitary City of Middengarth, where fairytales and folklore are history, and magic still lingers in the air, strange things are afoot...
The first episode of this surreal fantasy adventure - set in a curious clockwork-powered steampunk world - is out now in Kindle edition.
"The Cards are Stacked...
In the solitary City of Middengarth, where fairytales and folklore are history, and magic still lingers in the air, strange things are afoot.
The sinister and eccentric Daemonlords, led by the insane Jester King Paimon, rule the inhabitants with ever-increasing firmness. The great City Clock stands still at one stroke before midnight, and the whispers on the street are that soon the Clock shall strike - to signify an event of world-shaking proportions that none could ever foresee.
In the Outside, the untamed lands far beyond the City, a cruel warlord known only as the Moderator kills or enslaves all those who wish a new society free of the Daemonlords. But one insignificant human is worrying only about his own skin. That is, until Fate decides to lend a hand.
When down-on-his-luck gambler Jeth Sundancer reluctantly teams up again with old partner Renzo K. Castello to perpetrate the 'biggest-ever bank job', the brainchild of the appealing but mysterious Claudia, he soon wishes he had stayed among the anonymous outcasts in Middengarth's City Warrens...
Why are Jeth and his friends being hunted down by the Daemonlords' elite enforcers?
What exactly does this 'biggest ever bank job' entail?
And what the hell does Claudia really have in those suitcases of hers...?
Join this crew of rag-tag outlaws on their surreal adventure of a lifetime!
Number 1 in a series of 4 cliffhanger episodes."
Here's the link for US Kindle shoppers -
http://www.amazon.com/Sundancers-Regr...
Here's the link for UK Kindle shoppers - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sundancers-Re...
'The Wish & the Will: Book 1 - Sundancer's Regret'
In the solitary City of Middengarth, where fairytales and folklore are history, and magic still lingers in the air, strange things are afoot...
The first episode of this surreal fantasy adventure - set in a curious clockwork-powered steampunk world - is out now in Kindle edition.
"The Cards are Stacked...
In the solitary City of Middengarth, where fairytales and folklore are history, and magic still lingers in the air, strange things are afoot.
The sinister and eccentric Daemonlords, led by the insane Jester King Paimon, rule the inhabitants with ever-increasing firmness. The great City Clock stands still at one stroke before midnight, and the whispers on the street are that soon the Clock shall strike - to signify an event of world-shaking proportions that none could ever foresee.
In the Outside, the untamed lands far beyond the City, a cruel warlord known only as the Moderator kills or enslaves all those who wish a new society free of the Daemonlords. But one insignificant human is worrying only about his own skin. That is, until Fate decides to lend a hand.
When down-on-his-luck gambler Jeth Sundancer reluctantly teams up again with old partner Renzo K. Castello to perpetrate the 'biggest-ever bank job', the brainchild of the appealing but mysterious Claudia, he soon wishes he had stayed among the anonymous outcasts in Middengarth's City Warrens...
Why are Jeth and his friends being hunted down by the Daemonlords' elite enforcers?
What exactly does this 'biggest ever bank job' entail?
And what the hell does Claudia really have in those suitcases of hers...?
Join this crew of rag-tag outlaws on their surreal adventure of a lifetime!
Number 1 in a series of 4 cliffhanger episodes."
Here's the link for US Kindle shoppers -
http://www.amazon.com/Sundancers-Regr...
Here's the link for UK Kindle shoppers - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sundancers-Re...
AGF: The Gathering
Young Mick Rhoda was a thief in the city of Thenar who stole and scammed for his next meal. But that all changes when he is saved from an angry rival by a big, strong man named Ollie. Mick gets the idea to make some money by using his new friend to hold fights. But what starts out as a get rich quick scheme soon turns into a grand and unusual adventure as they leave Thenar to travel a crumbling empire to meet and recruit more fighters of varying styles and skill, clash with a growing list of enemies, and become heroes in a land in great need of them. Mick will gain more friends and excitement than he ever thought he would get ... and more danger.
68,300 words (equivalent to 256 pages in mass market paperback form)
Rated "PG" .
It's about an experiment gone wrong where modern England is swapped with eleventh century England.
There are indeed a lot of 'experiment gone wrong' books out there. But, since I'm a theoretical physicist as well as an Analog Magazine writer, I feel entitled to commit one as well.
Now THAT sounds like an interesting theme.
It was a lot of fun to write--especially the Normans (unknowingly) invading modern England.
Incidentally, free review copies of my e-books (delivered by e-mail) are available (www.darkzoo.net/clfsite/EPubs.htm)
I define 'reviewer' as anyone who promises to post a review somewhere.
The Terra Conscripts
When an advanced alien species abandons their myriad of convicted felons on future Earth, a volatile situation is pushed to the breaking point in The Terra Conscripts. A young man, adrift in the wake of Earth’s Second Revolutionary War, is suddenly bonded to a sophisticated living lance and his crass companion, a motorcycle piloted by a rogue artificial intelligence. With adrenaline pumping sport bike action, cavalier combat scenes, humor and political satire, this book is character driven at full throttle. The core values science fiction fans crave, like believable yet spectacular science, is combined with fresh character dynamics and locale. Set in the majestic Rocky Mountain region, the less explored setting of Denver gives readers a fresh playground for their imagination.
Earun Frontier: Blasted Band
Epic fantasy and wild west collide in Earun Frontier: Blasted Band, an action packed tale that combines cowboys, dragons, lycanthropes, and more. The story is set in a world that draws inspiration from the American Revolutionary War and western colonial expansion. It combines intense fight scenes, humor, and political satire into a character driven plot that has a few twists in it for the reader. This is a place where everything is still being explored… the map is more empty then full, steam-work technology is just hitting its stride, and even magic is still being unraveled. Readers will be sure to find both what they love most about fantasy and the wild west in this story, along with a host of fresh ideas that will keep the reader exploring alongside the sordid group of frontiersman characters.
Check out the first three free sample chapters at www.shanelandproductions.com! Or, download it for your Kindle at Amazon.com.
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It utilizes e-readers to do something I couldn't do with print. At various points in the novel when a scene ends, the reader can click to continue the scene into discussions of physics, and then return to the main story. I hope, with this device, that by the end of the book, the reader will have enjoyed an engaging story and also acquired the knowledge to be able to hold an intelligent discussion about the mysteries of quantum mechanics.
The Nobel Prize winning physicist, Richard Feynman, said that he didn't know if there was really a problem with quantum mechanics but if there was, it was a big one. He also suggested that if children were taught quantum concepts early, they might not have any problems at all with the theory. The Trojan Carousel explores that idea.
The book is the story of two schools: The Feynman Elementary School of Advanced Physics, and the affiliated Amdexter School, a traditional, middle-grade, boys boarding school. It is also the story of Kip, a student at Feynman, Alex at Amdexter, and how their friendship first grows and then fractures under the clash of the 'two cultures'.
Relations between the two schools start well but gradually fall apart. And the carousel, intended as a symbol of friendship, becomes the focal point of a vicious nighttime war.
This novel is hard to characterize. It has a lot of science (much of which has been relegated to the 'back of the book' and can be safely ignored), but it isn't exactly science fiction. It's I hope the reader will find The Trojan Carousel both an engaging story and also an interesting exploration of the wonderful weirdness of quantum theory. The Trojan Carousel
Set in a near-future Chicago, BLANKTOWN is part adventure, part mystery, part science, and all fun.
Tito, the main character, is a "Denver Dwarf"--victim of a birth defect caused by a biological terrorist attack while he was in the womb. It certainly didn't affect his mind or his spirit, though.
He meets up with Charlie Sleazer, a hot chestnut vendor who quotes Shakespeare and has a few interesting sidelines (like helping people out of jams). They are trying to unravel what happened to Tito's father, who disappeared years ago. The C.O.P.S - biomechanical enforcers of a nanny state that wants to protect the people from everything, including human nature - seem to be engaged in a massive cover-up. They're closing in on Tito and the only way out leads through Blanktown.
Blanktown is a fast-paced novel that's fun and easy to read, yet it makes the reader think about lots of things, not least of which is the value of being true to oneself and one's family.
Rated PG for intense scenes. Suitable for mid-grades and up.
80,000 words; equivalent to a 300 page mass market paperback
Conquered and enslaved, the dragons of Layr live in fear. Their allies are banished, declared outlaws and forced out of human society. Lana, daughter of dragon keepers, is discontented with her mundane existence at the hatchery and the sometimes violent treatment of the dragons in her care. The birth of a rare dragon, descendant of the long-defeated dragon king, will force her to step outside herself and become the hatchling's protector. With the help of her best friend Bolgor, Bellithana the Gypsy, and a Hidden named Prigol, the group seeks to bring an end to the tyranny that has reigned for more than three centuries. Can Lana and her friends bring freedom to the oppressed land? Or will the wicked Princess Slyvania destroy not only Lana's hard won maturity, but the lives of both her and her new friends as well?
Also available:
The Jane novella series
Vampire Assassin Book 1
New Blood Book 2
Blood & Tears Book 3
The first book being published under my new fiction imprint is Clearwater Dawn (http://insaneangel.com/insaneangel/Fi...
An apprentice guard in the royal household of Brandishear, Chriani is a capable young warrior held back from attaining his full potential by a lifetime of dark anger. Lauresa is a princess about to be set aside as heir and married off for the sake of treaty — and the only woman Chriani has ever loved. When his mentor is murdered preventing an assassination attempt within the palace, Chriani is forced to become Lauresa’s protector — the two reconciling a forbidden passion even as they find themselves caught up in a maelstrom of political intrigue, ancient racial hatred, a society living in mortal fear of sorcery, and a decades-old plot to plunge five nations into genocidal war.
The book is selling for $2.99, but I'm also making a limited number of review copies available for free. Please have a look at the sample available through Amazon or Smashwords, and if you're interested in reviewing, email insaneangel@insaneangel.com (or post your email address here) and I'll get back to you.
Please understand that there's no parenthetically clandestine "positive review" being sought in this offer. This isn't an attempt to scam fake accolades; simply to get the book into the hands of people who might be interested in sharing their thoughts on it. I'm very happy with how Clearwater Dawn has turned out, and I hope others will be, too. However, I'm a firm believer that if a thoughtful and reasoned review says "I wasn't crazy about the book because it did X, Y, and Z", it's still useful information for a prospective reader who does likes books that do X, Y, and Z.
Thanks for your time.
Rift of Askrah is the story of Nihlen Draven, heir to the throne of the nation of Draven. After being kidnapped though, everything changes. His homeland is subjugated by the neighboring nation of Rinh, and after escaping his captors, Nihlen must begin a life on the run. The world he thought he understood is now alien to him, as he must cope with the danger that haunts him around every turn. His only chance is to find a way to reclaim his stolen kingdom, understand new found abilities, and save himself and the rest of the world from an even greater danger.
Rift of Askrah Book 1: Fracture is the first installment in the Rift of Askrah series. Join an unforgettable cast of characters as they forge a path that leads them all across their world. The weight of destiny follows Nihlen and all the comrades he finds throughout his journey, and he will need all the help he can possibly get to survive the ordeal to come. As the forgotten past of a nation known as Askrah begins to resurface, the world will find its current age moving toward one of danger and strife. This past threatens to swallow up the entire world, and the only one with a chance of stopping it is the young Prince Nihlen. Join them as they begin to discover and understand the past. If they can't find the answers they seek, and find the strength to challenge them, the world they all know will cease to be, and there will be no chance for survival.
You can check it out for the Kindle on Amazon, and other e-reader formats on Smashwords.
David Larson is a writer whose stories come true. Is he the power behind this or is some power guiding his hand? Is this the Apocalypse?
Violet and Elijah were an unlikely pair, meeting under unlikely circumstance, but they were swept along with the unlikeliest occurrences. The old man seemed to control their destinies, but did they have to follow along? Can they stop the destruction and chaos that seems to be imminent?Who is this new being that has suddenly appeared out of an experiment in a hidden laboratory?
Who are the good guys and who is the enemy? Violet and Elijah have to find out before the end of the world overtakes them.
102,700 words (385 page paperback equivalent)
Rated "PG-13" .
Together, the two will try to exonerate Jax by finding the real killer, still at large and protected by layer upon layer of obscurity. They’ll face off against space gangs, greedy politicians, and corrupt cops along the road that takes them off the planet Jax has never left before in his life and into the depths of space.
Get the free ebook here.
I wrote a sci-fi post apocalyptic western. Each and everyone of you should grab a sample and prepare to slap down $2.99 of your hard earned credit, because my prose leads to purchase.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Zona-ebook/...
Thanks for your time.
Nathan L. Yocum
Hello!
My name is Carl Ray and I am making two titles available to you for free until August 30th.
(I've got them in PDF format. I hope that's alright!)
Fish Tank is a cartoon series that follows the exploits of three aquarium fish, one of whom is a MacGyver-like super-genius. The stories feature typical fish stories involving lasers and thermite bombs. It was originally a web comic I wrote from 2006 to 2008. Now I'm putting my favorite stories out as eBooks. They are very quick reads. In fact, you should be able to get through both of them in under 20 minutes, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way.
The Dawning of the Age of Aquariums is the first volume and contains two of the first cartoons I wrote, back before I used color. The first story is about Ted (the genius goldfish) constructing a TV remote for everyone to use when the people are away, but the infrared laser it uses turns out to be set way to high. In the second story, they set out to save migrating salmon in Alaska from being eaten by bears, end up in the Amazon by mistake and need to de-orbit a satellite in order to save themselves.
Here's a snippet:
The Cover:
Here is the link to download the PDF (or click on the cover image):
http://fishtankcartoon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fish-tank-the-dawning-of-the-age-of-aquariums1.pdf
Any reviews would be greatly appreciated and can be posted here:
http://www.amazon.com/Fish-Tank-Dawning-Aquariums-ebook/dp/B005D8I6SW/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1313618095&sr=1-2
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Something Whiskered This Way Comes is the second volume and the first story where I used color. As the name suggests, a cat has come to live at the house and is bent on destroying the fish. It's a fight to the finish and mayhem ensues. There's even an homage to Alien.
In this snippet, our heroes have made their way to the cat tree across the living room and things could be going better.:
The Cover:
Here is the link to download the PDF (or click on the cover image):
http://fishtankcartoon.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fish-tank-something-whiskered-this-way-comes1.pdf
Reviews can be posted here:
http://www.amazon.com/Fish-Tank-Something-Whiskered-ebook/dp/B005FDDHFM/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1313618095&sr=1-1
Thanks so much for giving them a try! I hope you enjoy both books and look forward to your feedback.
Carl
P.S. - I've also got a free sample story on my website, which you can find at:
http://fishtankcartoon.wordpress.com/free-sample-story/the-powerhead-part-1/
Thanks
Julian White
The Diviners
Hello!
My name is Carl Ray and I am making two titles available to you for free until August 30th.
(I've got them in PDF form..."
Is this REALLY SF/F? Looks more like a kid's cartoon like Tom and Jerry (which is definitely NOT SF/F).
And so I proudly announce:
SF++ Science Fiction Stories for Linux geeks.
The anthology has 'Linux' in its title, and the Linux operating system is free. So, I thought I'd make the book free as well. And anyway, most of the stories have already paid for themselves--seven of them have appeared in Analog Magazine.
But, experimentally, I've found that e-book buyers tend to equate price with worth. And since I believe SF++ has sufficient worth I've priced the book on Kindle at $4.00.
To keep with the Linux philosophy though, I'm providing the book for free through my website. www.frithrik.com/linux.htm.
If after you read the anthology you find you've enjoyed most of the stories, you might consider (hint, hint) e-hoofing it to Amazon or B&N and buying another of my anthologies, or novels, or 99 cent E-Robot story sets (www.frithrik.com/er.htm).
The first plus in the SF++ title indicates that, in addition to stories, there's a science fact article ('Challenge of the Anthropic Universe'). The second plus indicates an experiment--a story ('Roblocks') that can't be done in dead-treeware. It requires an html capable reader.
I intended that this be an anthology for geeks--smart, independent, computer and science savy geeks with a sense of humor. And, for me, that pointed to Linux. Linux geeks are smart (I mean they use Linux, after all). They're independent enough not to use that other operating system. And finally, there's a tradition of humor and word play in the Linux community.
If words were kilo-miles, this 93 thousand word anthology would stretch from the Earth to the Sun.
We are Linux!
Resistance is...measured in ohms.
You may have a problem, Carl. Amazon gets snotty if a book is offered at a lower price somewhere else. They'll match the lower price, without your permission, if someone "outs" you (it's in the contract).
You might want to address this problem before Amazon gets wind of the situation.
I'd initially wanted to 'sell' the book on Kindle for $0.00 but Amazon wouldn't let me.
So I switched my 'marketing' strategy from 'Free' to 'it is worth $4 and I'd love it if you bought it for that, but you can get it for free'.
I'm more interested in readership than revenue with this book.
(Al: Nice to hear from you again. I've found your advice on this board most helpful.)
Bloodlines of Power: The Book of Elements by Cynthia Woods
What started out to be their ten year anniversary celebration turned out to be the night he gave up his life to protect her during a violent storm. The world felt empty to CAeli as she prepared herself for Vin's memorial.
Vin, however, was a perspective that only those who had crossed the barrier between life and death could understand. While he made powerful allies in the archangels Michael and Raphael, Vin also learned of his special bloodline and inherent talent to manipulate elemental wind. As if the vastness of this other side was not enough, Vin learned that his death had not been an accident. The world on the other side of the barrier was at risk of being destroyed by an abuse of the power in the Book of Elements, and CAeli's life was still in danger.
What will Vin do? Will he help the angels in their fight to save the barrier or will he focus on trying to save CAeli? Would he be able to accomplish either? Vin's choices could very well decide the fate of the world.
The Nine Keys of Magic: Volume One of the Chronicles of the Myrkron by Timothy Woods
Michael’s life was forever changed by the brutal murder of his wife. As the reality of her death registers, Michael feels a strange force at work inside of him. Seeing nine ominous doors in his mind, six of them burst open, he hears unfamiliar words whispered. Repeating those words, Michael finds himself, unwittingly avenging his wife by incinerating the killer.
Little did Michael know that the opening of those doors would also be the opening to a new world for him, one of magic and legend. Michael must journey to this other world to help defend the magic that is his birthright.
The magi of Kantwell, along with the human and dwarven races, a handful of elven guard, and the elite Avari warriors, now stand against the combined might of the trolls, ogres, and weres, under the ruthless leadership of the powerful wizard Mortow and the magi who follow him.
Will Michael’s unique magic be enough to save Kantwell and keep the races from falling into slavery or will Mortow be able to manipulate him to assure victory over all of Thelona?
Links to all available formats can be found on our website.
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I'd initially wanted to 'sell' the book on Kindle for $0.00 but Amazon wouldn't let me...."
Amazon has free eBooks. I just don't know how to do that.
Only from a publisher that Amazon has a 'relationship' with. An 'indie' author can't make a book free.
Only from a publisher that Amazon has a 'relationship' with. An 'indie' author can't make a book free."
Large balloon, small "oh". We don't do that, so I was unaware. Maybe in the future?
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No one knew they were there, and he had to face them; then learned that he was one of them.
A cursed cripple, a seeress with a secret, the infamous old man of the wood and feared immortals. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FM7W36, have a peek.
Also if you like it, it could do with more reviews.
I see I can buy it from the publisher, but I'm one of the few who syncs their books between multiple devices because of my time away from home, so downloading and installing isn't for me.
Thanks
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The first in a new science fiction series by award winning author, Bruce Davis.
Zack Mbele, captain of the independent freighter Profit, needs cash fast. There’s a loan payment due on the ship, not to mention a bogus Customs duty imposed by a crooked official. They’ll seize his ship if he doesn’t pay up and he has few prospects. So when an old friend calls with a lead on a job, Zack isn’t too picky about obeying the letter of the law. All he has to do is smuggle someone out of Highpoint, a huge space station orbiting between the Earth and the Moon.
But it's not all that easy as a beautiful assassin and the Red Dragons gang complicate things.
Suddenly Zack is involved in a maze of double-cross and murder as he races the Dragons and a shadowy paramilitary army for the greatest prize of all.
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If your world suddenly crumbled, leaving you with nothing but heartache, would you risk your life for a chance at a new beginning on a new world?
Study hard, do well on your assessment, and you’ll be rewarded.
The phrase had been repeated throughout Alexandria's life. A person’s ranking on the assessment test determined everything. Their job, where they live, and even who they could marry. At least that’s what Alexandria though before she received the results.
Hi all,
One of my stories appears in the new speculative fiction anthology Corpus Pretereo, which is available as of today in ebook format on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com.
In case you're wondering, the title means "escape the body" in Latin. Here's a blurb from the Amazon site:
A child searches for his mother in a wondrous carnival, but he may already be an attraction himself. A woman from the sea waits for either love or the return of her fins. A werecat is confronted with its (super)natural predator. From dark fantasy to sweet surrealism, biting humor to straight out horror, these 16 tales showcase the best of fantastic fiction, in every sense of the word.
Corpus Pretereo
Thanks.
Lori
One of my stories appears in the new speculative fiction anthology Corpus Pretereo, which is available as of today in ebook format on Amazon and barnesandnoble.com.
In case you're wondering, the title means "escape the body" in Latin. Here's a blurb from the Amazon site:
A child searches for his mother in a wondrous carnival, but he may already be an attraction himself. A woman from the sea waits for either love or the return of her fins. A werecat is confronted with its (super)natural predator. From dark fantasy to sweet surrealism, biting humor to straight out horror, these 16 tales showcase the best of fantastic fiction, in every sense of the word.
Corpus Pretereo
Thanks.
Lori
Gibbering Gnome Press Presents a Tale of Epic Fantasy
For Lily and Jasper Winter, the Moon Realm began with a single secret bedtime tale. As the children grew older, Uncle Ebb enthralled them with thrilling tales of the Dragondain riding horse-sized, catlike Rinn; mysterious tales of peerin-wielding lunamancers manipulating the magic that lies just beneath the surface of reality; exciting tales of flying dragons, swimming merfolk, stomping giants, and troublesome faeries. But as the magic of their childhood faded, so too did the tales. Eventually, they were just . . . good stories.
Or were they?
Now, nine years after it all began, Uncle Ebb is missing.
Lily and Jasper search for clues, but their uncle's mansion is full of distractions. A Tesla generator thrums in the basement. Prismatic electrimals flit around walls resembling underwater reefs. Then a most unexpected friend comes to their aid, leading them to a hidden room where they find a mysterious coin—the moon coin. Before the night is out, Lily is transported to the real Moon Realm. But the moons are in trouble. The Rinn of Barreth are under siege, and the lunamancers of Dain are beset by the very dragons they once loved. Most horrifying of all, the moon Darwyth has fallen to a villain named Wrengfoul, whose creeping evil now threatens to overshadow all the Realm.
Are Lily and Jasper too late to save the Moon Realm, or will they have enough time to write an ending of their own?
Featuring twenty-two stunning full-color illustrations by Carolyn Arcabascio. Volume One of the young adult fantasy adventure series The Moon Realm.
TheMoonRealm.com
$2.99 at Barnes & Noble., Amazon, and the iBookstore.
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